The Pensions Regulator

Determinations

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The determinations panel procedure and standing orders

The Determinations Panel was established by the Pensions Act 2004 which requires that certain decisions by the regulator must be referred to the Determinations Panel.

The Determinations Panel reviewed its procedure in June 2008 in the light of experience so far, with no substantial changes required. However, a small number of changes have been made, mostly reflecting the practice which has developed. The revised procedure will be applied from 28 July 2008.

This revised procedure explains the process the Determinations Panel will follow to make these decisions.

The original procedure is also available to view.

The Determinations Panel, though a committee of the regulator, is separate from the regulator. It has a separately appointed membership and separate legal and administrative support.

The procedures are designed to ensure that the panel makes determinations in a totally fair manner by considering all the evidence, showing no bias or prejudice to or against any party, and giving a fair hearing to all parties to state their case and comment on the case put forward by others.

 

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